Isophane insulin vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 40.1× as often as Isophane insulin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 58,127 in England.
58,127items
Isophane insulin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,331,945items
Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isophane insulin versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isophane insulin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Isophane insulin | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 58,127 | 2,331,945 |
| Items, last 12 months | 694,209 | 27,395,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,502,229 | £5,257,359 |
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